Baidu unveils Apollo World, a world model to train autonomous driving
Baidu has unveiled Apollo World, a world model creating interactive virtual traffic environments to train and validate the driving systems of its Apollo Go robotaxis.
By GennnAi··1 min read
Baidu says the model already supports Apollo Go's global testing. Apollo Go operates in 28 cities. Vehicles and pedestrians are AI agents that react to the tested vehicle's decisions. One day of virtual testing equals about three years of real driving with a safety driver. Baidu did not quantify the impact on costs or safety, and updated systems still need real-road testing.
Source: CnEVPost, published on November 5, 2026.